Quote Originally Posted by bongerstonerd00d
What makes the Future-Brite ballasts that much better than Lumatek or Galaxy ? F-Brite is 365.00 while Lumatek is 219.00 and Galaxy is 229.00 for 600 watter's (digital). I have 3 of the Galaxy's and they work awesome. No noise, much brighter, etc. Just curious as to what warrants the extra cost for the Future-Brites.


b0nger
Lumatek electronic ballasts are not able to consistently ignite SOLARMAX, HORTILUX and GROLUX lamps. They will also not fire Multi Vapor Metal Halide lamps, such as G.E.


I just found this on the lumatek. That's crazy,huh? Why get a ballast that won't fire a bulb or use it to the best of it's ability! I guess if your trying to make your mind up on the purchase of a ballast? Lumatek should be questionable.. Get what ever brand you want,but do some research on the item.You pay 100.00 for a bulb.. The bulbs that the ballast won't use are some of the best! You should be able to use the top of the line bulb.Thought I'd share this with ya'll ... It might save some disappointment.

Ga Grown!